The use of Pléiades Neo HD15 and Mosaic in mining and construction monitoring

A Mosaic was produced every two weeks, using 50cm Pléiades images and 30cm Pléiades Neo images to enable management to see the progress of construction thanks to very-high-resolution imagery.

Civil engineers can use the mosaic to plan the construction of new structures including buildings and utilities. The geospatial accuracy of Airbus imagery means that measurements can be taken directly from the mosaic. Engineers are also able to identify areas of interest through the satellite imagery. This level of information reduces the field work required from 1 month to 2 weeks which is necessary to assess the condition of the land.

Decision makers who were located at different sites around the world could see the position of trucks and other assets in real-time, to better monitor the project. Traffic could be coordinated, using mosaicked images to measure access spaces and distances, making it possible to plan the access of large vehicles to a particular location.

The Mosaic ensures the protection of the native habitat. Using the infrared spectral band, environmental scientists can assess biomass for grazing cattle, and analyse the soil colour to evaluate sheet erosion after severe weather events. When scientists need the highest resolution for image interpretation, Airbus provides HD15 imagery derived from the 30cm data.

The precision of the Pléiades Neo satellites enables detection of details such as changes in the behaviours of trees. For example, abnormal leaf drop due to plant stress has been detected, and has helped to solve an important water table problem.

With over 35 years of experience, Geoimage is an industry leader in remote sensing technologies. Thanks to partnerships with major satellite imagery providers and cutting-edge technology, Geoimage offers customised and innovative solutions to industries such as mining, engineering, oil and gas, agricultural, government, and environmental.